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Patriot Park at the College of the Ozarks, Missouri
College of the Ozarks is an interesting private college in Missouri that we’ve visited before. It being Memorial Day in the USA today, I thought it would be appropriate to feature the college’s war memorials.
Situated in a cluster at the periphery of the campus are several patriotic memorials that honor those who served and sacrificed to preserve American liberties.
The Missouri Gold Star Families Memorial honors Gold Star Families — those who have lost a loved one in war. A reminder that freedom is not free.
The gentleman above is on his way to serve his country but stops to honor …
Tagged Branson, College of the Ozarks, War Memorials
.All Trips / Central USA / Food / Missouri / North America
The Keeter Center, Branson
One of the most unusual colleges I’ve ever visited is the College of the Ozarks, and within that campus one of its most interesting buildings is the Keeter Center.
The Keeter Center is a beautiful multi-functional building that features excellent dining (the reason we visited the college was because the restaurant was so well regarded and recommended), a hotel, and an events center. What makes the Center so unique is that it is staffed by college students who use their labors to “pay” for their studies as part of the College’s Work Education program. By working 15 hours a week, students earn their tuition and can graduate college debt free.
Dobyns Dining Room is a beautiful space that …
Tagged campus, Center, College of the Ozarks, Keeter Center
.All Trips / Central USA / Missouri / North America
Visiting the College of the Ozarks, Branson
I enjoy visiting colleges when time allows and the campus seems interesting enough. While in Branson, we visited the College of the Ozarks situated just outside the city.
College of the Ozarks is a private Christian liberal arts college also known as “Hard Work U”. It was founded by a Presbyterian minister in 1906 and offers an interesting model for post secondary education. No tuition is charged of its students, and the college tries to recruit students who demonstrate financial need. Every full-time student is required to work at a campus job to help defray his or her expenses (this work is supplemented by scholarships and gifts from donors). If accepted, students are expected to work 15 hours a week on …
Tagged Branson, College of the Ozarks, Lake Honor, Ozarks, Tags: campus
.All Trips / Missouri / North America
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Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery, Branson
Most trout hatcheries are located in cooler climates, like in the northern states, so I was a little surprised to learn there was a trout hatchery near Branson in Missouri. I thought I’d give the place a closer look – as do nearly a thousand people each day
The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery sits along the water’s edge of Lake Taneycomo at the base of the immense Table Rock Dam. It’s because of the construction of Table Rock Dam that a trout fishing environment exists in Lake Taneycomo. The dam mostly drains the cooler water from the base of Table Rock Lake into Lake Taneycomo, creating cool water conducive to trout habitat and, as such, a popular trout fishery.
Table Rock Dam Spillway, viewed from Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery
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.All Trips / Car Culture / Central USA / Missouri / North America
Celebrity Car Museum, Branson, Missouri
Branson is known for its many family-themed attractions, a few of which feature cars. I’m fond of seeing interesting cars and trucks and thought a visit to the Celebrity Car Museum might be fun.
“Celebrity Car Museum and Attraction: The Velvet Collection” features over 100 vehicles that have ties to the movie and television industry. Most of these are cars and many are easily recognized, but there were also some rare vehicles displayed so it wasn’t all about star power. Besides the vehicles, you’ll see film-related memorabilia. Video monitors throughout the museum run short film loops clips focusing on scenes in which the displayed cars are featured on film.
Once you pay your admission, you can walk around at your leisure and …
Central USA / Missouri / North America
“Pic of the Week”, July 17, 2020: Titanic Museum, Branson, Missouri
I was surprised by many things during a recent visit to Branson. I was surprised how much I liked the town and its residents. And I was also surprised that my favorite attraction (of the ones we visited) would be the Titanic Museum.
At first blush the Museum seemed a little too corny. A museum about a ship sunken in the Atlantic located in a mid-western American city? And the museum is shaped like the ship itself, complete with the iceberg that sank it? Really?
Fortunately I overcame my original instincts to avoid the place and am very glad I bought those entry tickets, as this was a fascinating 3 hour visit. The museum covers two floors and gives …
Tagged Branson, museum, Titanic, Titanic Museum
